Nationwide — Rodney Wood, a 22-year-old Popeyes manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting.
A fellow employee during a heated argument over burnt biscuits — an incident now raising questions about workplace wellness, mental health management, and emergency trauma care access.
Wood was arrested on the evening of Sunday, May 11, and now faces charges including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, according to arrest records from Mecklenburg County.
Workplace Conflict Turns Violent, Leading to Emergency Medical Intervention
According to People, the incident unfolded at a Popeyes restaurant located on South Boulevard, where a verbal dispute between Wood and another manager reportedly escalated in front of customers.
A scenario that may prompt employee wellness audits, occupational stress evaluations, and discussions about corporate liability insurance and worker’s compensation coverage.
A police affidavit, cited by WBTV, states that the disagreement centered around biscuits that were allegedly burned during the shift. A witness told authorities the confrontation turned physical after the two stepped outside,
